Integration isn’t a martech problem, it’s an organizational one If your integration “works” but customers still suffer, the issue isn’t technical. It’s structural and solvable. May 8, 2025 “We need better integration between our systems.” I hear this from marketing leaders constantly, followed by questions about middleware, APIs and data connectors. Yet, after … Continue reading Integration isn’t a martech problem, it’s an organizational one
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Search Traffic Down 10%: What’s Happening And Where It’s Going
Search Traffic Down 10%: What’s Happening And Where It’s Going by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 8, 2025 Brands are competing for attention across fragmented landscapes, and those focused on traditional search strategies are losing attention and relevance. AI, algorithms, and platform changes are being blamed for declining visibility, but the real issue is … Continue reading Search Traffic Down 10%: What’s Happening And Where It’s Going
It’s time to ditch the traditional offsite. Here are 4 ways to rethink your next corporate retreat
April 28, 2025 It’s time to ditch the traditional offsite. Here are 4 ways to rethink your next corporate retreat BY Tony Martignetti We’ve all been there: the windowless conference room, the stale coffee, the flip charts, the obligatory icebreaker, followed by hours of sticky notes and talk of disruption that feels, ironically, deeply uninspired. This … Continue reading It’s time to ditch the traditional offsite. Here are 4 ways to rethink your next corporate retreat
Brand safety is BS (until it’s not)
People trust people, not press releases. Build a brand that speaks with purpose — and earns loyalty before the storm. Jay Mandel on April 24, 2025 At the recent MarTech conference, I hosted a live coffee chat with Dave Minifie, CMO at Terakeet, about brand safety — what it means, what it definitely doesn’t … Continue reading Brand safety is BS (until it’s not)
How to tell if it’s real AI or just automation at a higher price
Not all “AI” in martech is created equal. See past the buzzwords and spot the difference between rule-based logic and adaptive learning. Michele Morelli on April 16, 2025 2025 is shaping up to be the year of AI — or is it? Every martech vendor seems to be slapping an “AI-powered” label on their … Continue reading How to tell if it’s real AI or just automation at a higher price
Why it’s harder to build an audience than ever before
Search engines that simply answer your question. Sites driven by algorithms that don’t want people to leave. Building an audience ain’t what it used to be. Mike Pastore on February 26, 2025 A good website, quality content and some solid search engine optimization (SEO) practices — that was one the most reliable recipes for … Continue reading Why it’s harder to build an audience than ever before
Balatro is about to hook a lot more players now that it’s on Game Pass
Balatro is about to hook a lot more players now that it’s on Game Pass Eight new crossover decks are also available, including ones for Assassin’s Creed and Fallout. kris holt Mon, Feb 24, 2025 Everyone’s favorite sorta-poker game Balatro is set to cause yet another dip in global productivity levels. The … Continue reading Balatro is about to hook a lot more players now that it’s on Game Pass
5 warning signs it’s time to make a change to your executive team
February 14, 2025 5 warning signs it’s time to make a change to your executive team Unfortunately, just because a leader excelled previously, doesn’t mean they’re still the right fit. Here’s what CEOs should look out for. BY Nathan Christensen I once hired an executive—we’ll call her Alice—who elevated our company overnight. She helped shape our … Continue reading 5 warning signs it’s time to make a change to your executive team
It’s time for a better approach to change management in marketing
Most change management is stunningly ineffective. Here’s a middle-out approach that could improve your outcomes. Mike Pastore on January 2, 2025 Marketing teams make changes all the time. But to make big changes in marketing, like using your tech stack more effectively, decreasing your time to market or improving campaign outcomes, a concerted effort … Continue reading It’s time for a better approach to change management in marketing
It’s not enough to speak clearly. Leaders need to do this, too
December 29, 2024 It’s not enough to speak clearly. Leaders need to do this, too When we know our people and our audience, we can craft our message to meet them where they are and thereby serve their best interests. BY Yonason Goldson Flush from his victories on the battlefield and in the arena, Maximus negotiates … Continue reading It’s not enough to speak clearly. Leaders need to do this, too